--- title: General Manager at Culinary Agents in New York, NY description: Culinary Agents is hiring for the General Manager role in New York, NY. Pays $120K–$145K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/general-manager-at-culinary-agents-01a15676-adca-704c-9748-ac97119d2213 date: 2026-10-20T00:21:44Z og_description: Join Culinary Agents as General Manager in New York, NY. Pays $120K–$145K per year. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/vrbwwg.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Culinary Agents | | **Location** | New York, NY | | **Salary** | $120K/yr - $145K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 19, 2026 | ## Description Motek, a part of Happy Corner Hospitality collective, is a Mediterranean concept restaurant. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and culinary experiences to our valued guests. Our commitment to excellence extends to every aspect of our operations, and we're currently seeking passionate individuals to join our team. **Position Summary:** As General Manager, you will have full accountability for the restaurant’s daily operations, overseeing both front and back-of-house teams. You will ensure exceptional guest experiences through consistent execution of brand standards, operational excellence, and financial performance, while cultivating a positive, motivated, and high-performing team culture. This role requires strong leadership, sound business judgment, and a genuine passion for hospitality. **Responsibilities:** - Oversee day-to-day restaurant operations, ensuring smooth front- and back-of-house performance - Manage, lead, and mentor floor managers and staff - Maintain service at the highest quality standards - Develop and implement risk management and mitigation strategies - Maintain and track all corporate mandates and daily reports - Analyze staffing needs, create staffing plans, and identify growth opportunities - Interview, screen, and recruit job applicants - Coach and train management staff to maximize performance - Ensure team performance, including morale, productivity, and fiscal responsibility - Monitor operational activities and expenses - Assist in setting and tracking sales forecasts and profitability reports - Keep C-suite leadership informed of sales performance and key operational issues - Drive sales growth through marketing initiatives, networking, and staff incentives - Manage budgeted revenues, cost of sales (COS), labor, supplies, and operating cash flow (OCF) - Review monthly profit and loss statements and take action on variances **Benefits:** - Competitive salary. - Wages paid weekly. - Growth opportunity. - 401k savings plans. - Medical, dental and vision insurance - Employee discounts. - Minimum of five (5) years of leadership experience managing high-volume, fast-paced front-of-house restaurant operations - Degree in hospitality, business, or equivalent professional experience preferred - Demonstrated knowledge of service standards, guest experience, and regulatory compliance, with the ability to consistently enforce policies - Proven experience managing budgets, labor, inventory, and operational costs to achieve financial goals - Ability to plan staffing, scheduling, and team productivity while maintaining exceptional service standards - Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment - High attention to detail across service quality, operational processes, and team performance - Effective communicator with a collaborative, team-oriented leadership style - Experience with marketing, sales initiatives, and strategies to increase revenue is a plus - Bilingual proficiency is a plus If you’re passionate about hospitality and committed to creating exceptional guest experiences, we want you on our team! ## Skills - Cash Flows - Guest Experience Management - Quality Standards - Risk Management - Front of House Operations - Multitasking - Back of House Operations - Leadership - Organizational Skills - Sales - Regulatory Compliance ## Benefits - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Discounts/Reimbursements - 401(k) Plans ## Related - [Management & Leadership jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/management-and-leadership?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [General Management jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/management-and-leadership/general-management?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [General Manager jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/management-and-leadership/general-management/general-manager?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [New York](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 161157 jobs - [Internet Marketplace Platforms](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/internet-marketplace-platforms?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 70880 jobs - [New York, NY](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york/new-york?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 62510 jobs ## Related pages - [New York](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 161157 jobs - [Internet Marketplace Platforms](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/internet-marketplace-platforms?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 70880 jobs - [New York, NY](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york/new-york?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 62510 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)